Flashback
The dream had started out so good. He was with Grandpa Rome again painting a fresco of the countryside and eating a big yummy bowl of pasta. But suddenly the sky turned black and Grandpa Rome and all of Feli's favorite things disappeared, the only thing in view were the vast armies charging at him to come and take his land. Little Italy jolted upright at first unsure of why he felt a terror in him. Then he remembered the horrible armies and began to sob at the loss he felt of so many things. "Italy… are you ok?" said a shy but concerned voice. "Holy Rome? Is that you? "Yes, are you alright?" "Oh I'm fine I just had a bad dream." Even the memory was too much and he started to sniffle again. Holy Rome hated to see his love in such a sad state; he crawled onto the bed next to Feli and gently wrapped his arms around him. Italy immediately stopped crying and leaned against Holy Rome. "Italy, if you ever feel scared remember that I will always be here with you whenever you need me I will be here." Italy kissed Holy Rome on the cheek "Thank you." Holy Rome blushed furiously at the small sign of affection as Italy giggled at his bashfulness.
Even as an adult Italy couldn't shake the fears he had that someone was coming to conquer him, war had taken away so much from him already. He didn't have any kind of defense other than his white flag. So when he woke up again after the same dream he immediately began to sob, this time there would be no Holy Rome to hug him and let him know it would be all right. "Italy are you ok?" said an alarmed Germany as he burst into the room. "Oh Germany, I'm sorry that I woke I just had a bad dream." Sighing Germany walked over and wrapped his arms around the smaller man. "Don't worry it was just a dream its over now." Italy nodded his head understanding, but still sniffling as a pout began to form on his face. "I know but usually when I have bad dreams I'm to scared to go back to sleep and I don't want to be alone and Romano usually hits me if I try to sleep with him." Germany hugged him tighter "Italy, if you ever feel scared just remember I will always be here for you, whenever you need me I will be right here." Hearing this Italy turned around and gently kissed him on the lips, then rested his head against the larger mans chest. "Thank you Ludwig." Germany blushed furiously and immediately let go rubbing the back of his head and laughing nervously as Italy giggled at his reaction.